I'm really trying to decide between where I should purchase my commercial brewing equipment. I'm hoping to purchase domestically from the United States, but I've also taken some heavy consideration on buying internationally, specifically China. Do you think that brewing equipment produced in the United States is superior to equipment in other countries, like China. I don't care about politics, I just want the facts.

Greetings Lager - my opinion, or shall I say: what I try and do, is to buy American with every purchase where I'm presented with a choice. That said, I have not studied either of the two websites you posted so I really can't comment on the quality of the equipment they sell. What I can tell you is that history has proven that anything made in China - with exception to SOME electronics - is profoundly inferior to American made products of the same type.

So, my suggestion is for you to do research on each piece of equipment you wish to purchase and compare the specifications side by side. Read the specs and ask questions on what you're reading if you don't understand it.

We are another brewery equipment manufacturer in China. Kindly check our website www.microbrewerysystem.com if you are interested.If you still in the market looking for commerical brewery equipment, we can give you a quote upon your requirements.

What I can tell you is that history has proven that anything made in China - with exception to SOME electronics - is profoundly inferior to American made products of the same type.

The problem is that the quality varies widely by product.For example, if you're doing an electric brewery build, stay FAR away from China PID's. Other components may be fine.My experience with SS quick connects tell me to go American made only.I agree with KellerBrauer. In my opinion the cost savings (if there actually are any in the long term) isn't worth the risk.

What I can tell you is that history has proven that anything made in China - with exception to SOME electronics - is profoundly inferior to American made products of the same type.

The problem is that the quality varies widely by product.For example, if you're doing an electric brewery build, stay FAR away from China PID's. Other components may be fine.My experience with SS quick connects tell me to go American made only.I agree with KellerBrauer. In my opinion the cost savings (if there actually are any in the long term) isn't worth the risk.

Australia has some good manufacturers both robobrew and grainfather are made in Australia.